Lugaid, High King of Ireland1

M, #150051, d. 507
Last Edited=9 Jul 2005
     Lugaid, High King of Ireland was the son of Lóegaire, High King of Ireland.1 He died in 507.1
     He succeeded to the title of High King Lugaid of Ireland in 482.1

Citations

  1. [S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 75. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.

Muiredach (?)1

M, #150052
Last Edited=20 May 2008
     Muiredach (?) is the son of Eógan (?).1

Children of Muiredach (?)

Citations

  1. [S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 75. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.

Muirchertach I, High King of Ireland1

M, #150053, d. 534
Last Edited=30 Jul 2012
     Muirchertach I, High King of Ireland was the son of Muiredach (?).1 He died in 534.1
      But the name ‘mac Earcae' may in fact belong to another (perhaps legendary) king who was confused with him by later tradition.2 A British princess.2 HIGH KING OF IRELAND 512–34.2 He was allegedly drowned in a vat of wine when attacked in his own house at Cletty (in what is now County Meath) 534.2 Defeated the HIGH KING AILILL Molt at Battle of Ocha 482, thus establishing the UI NEILLs alone in the high-kingship.2 He was also known as Muircheartach, High King of Ireland.2 He was a member of the House of Cenél nEógain.1 Called in later tradition ‘mac Earcae' (‘Eirc's son') from his alleged mother.2 He succeeded to the title of High King Muirchertach I of Ireland in 507.1

Children of Muirchertach I, High King of Ireland

Citations

  1. [S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 75. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.
  2. [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 3003. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.

Tuathal Máelgarb, High King of Ireland1

M, #150054, d. 544
Last Edited=9 Jul 2005
     Tuathal Máelgarb, High King of Ireland was the son of Cormac Cáech (?).1 He died in 544.1
     He succeeded to the title of High King Tuathal Máelgarb of Ireland in 534.1

Citations

  1. [S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 75. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.

Conall Cremthainne (?)1

M, #150055
Last Edited=30 Jul 2012
     Conall Cremthainne (?) is the son of Niall 'of the Nine Hostages', High King of Ireland.2
      Died 480.3 KING OF MEATH.3 He was also known as Conal Cremhthoinn (?) King of Meath.3 In 1022 ancestor of the Kings of Brega and of Uisnech, who formed the pncpl br of the southern UI NEILL and alternated with the northern UI NEILL in the High Kingship of Ireland, together with 17 other Kings in Ireland, including MAELSECHLAINN THE GREAT (.3

Children of Conall Cremthainne (?)

Citations

  1. [S167] Francis Byrne, Irish Kings and High-Kings (Ireland: Four Courts Press, 2001), page 280. Hereinafter cited as Irish Kings and High-Kings.
  2. [S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 75. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.
  3. [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 3003. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.


Fergus Cerrbél (?)1,2

M, #150056
Last Edited=20 May 2008
     Fergus Cerrbél (?) is the son of Conall Cremthainne (?).1

Child of Fergus Cerrbél (?)

Citations

  1. [S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 75. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.
  2. [S167] Francis Byrne, Irish Kings and High-Kings (Ireland: Four Courts Press, 2001), page 280. Hereinafter cited as Irish Kings and High-Kings.

Diarmait I, High King of Ireland1

M, #150057, d. 565
Last Edited=20 May 2008
     Diarmait I, High King of Ireland was the son of Fergus Cerrbél (?).1 He died in 565.1
     He succeeded to the title of High King Diarmait I of Ireland in 544.1

Children of Diarmait I, High King of Ireland

Citations

  1. [S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 75. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.
  2. [S167] Francis Byrne, Irish Kings and High-Kings (Ireland: Four Courts Press, 2001), page 281. Hereinafter cited as Irish Kings and High-Kings.

Forggus, High King of Ireland1

M, #150058, d. 566
Last Edited=30 Jul 2012
     Forggus, High King of Ireland was the son of Muirchertach I, High King of Ireland.1 He died in 566.2
      Jt HIGH KING OF IRELAND 563–66 with his (twin) brother DOMNALL.2 He was a member of the House of Cenél nEógain.1 He succeeded to the title of High King Forggus of Ireland in 565.1

Citations

  1. [S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 75. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.
  2. [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 3003. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.

Domnall Ilchegach, High King of Ireland1

M, #150059, d. 566
Last Edited=30 Jul 2012
     Domnall Ilchegach, High King of Ireland was the son of Muirchertach I, High King of Ireland.1 He died in 566.1
      ‘The Deceitful.2' Jt HIGH KING OF IRELAND 563–66 with his brother FERGUS.2 Defeated EOGAN, KING OF CONNAUGHT, on the River Sligo 538, AILILL, KING OF CONNAUGHT, 549, DIARMAID, HIGH KING OF IRELAND (head of the southern UI NEILL), at Battle of Cul-Dreimhe 561, the Irish Picts 562, the Leinstermen 563.2 He was a member of the House of Cenél nEógain.1 He succeeded to the title of High King Domnall Ilchegach of Ireland in 565.1

Children of Domnall Ilchegach, High King of Ireland

Citations

  1. [S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 75. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.
  2. [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 3003. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
  3. [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.

Conall Gulban, King of Tir Conaill1

M, #150060
Last Edited=31 Jan 2013
     Conall Gulban, King of Tir Conaill is the son of Niall 'of the Nine Hostages', High King of Ireland.2
      Which was his share of the family's conquests in northwest Ulster after 425.1 His descendants, called CENEL CONAILL, formed one of the main brs of the northern UI NEILL.1 Killed by the Firbolgs by 465, with other issue.1 KING OF TIR CONAILL (‘Land of Conall.1' Or Tyrconnell.1 Donegal).1 In 1034 as ‘kindred of St Columba' membs of this br were also Abbots of Iona 563–891 and Dunkeld, Scotland, in the 9th–12th centuries, also KINGS OF SCOTS from DUNCAN I to ALEXANDER III (1249–1285/6).1

Children of Conall Gulban, King of Tir Conaill

Citations

  1. [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 3003. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
  2. [S38] John Morby, Dynasties of the World: a chronological and genealogical handbook (Oxford, Oxfordshire, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1989), page 75. Hereinafter cited as Dynasties of the World.
  3. [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.